In 2013, we bought our forever home. What does forever mean? Well, we thought it meant that it was a place that we could live, God-willing, for the rest of our lives and maybe even have our kids keep it in the family. Sometimes, I think it’s our forever home in that we’ll be working […]
We’re Sponsoring Colorado Springs’ First Major Mountain Bike Race
We are excited to announce that Circa is a founding sponsor for the Pikes Peak Apex, a world-class mountain bike stage race coming to Colorado Springs in September 2020! Jeremy and I (Carrie) have been enthusiastic mountain bikers for awhile now, and participate in various mountain bike races across Colorado. We’ve been anxious for the […]
New Airbnb Law Essentially Prohibits New Short-Term Rentals in Colorado Springs
This week, Colorado Springs city council passed a new ordinance that prohibits homes in single-family zoned areas from being offered for rent on AirBnb and other short-term rental (STR) platforms if the homeowner doesn’t occupy the home themselves for at least 185 days, effectively preventing new STRs from being started in the city of Colorado […]
Carrie’s Famous Homemade Marshmallow Recipe
“I have to tell you, Carrie, that when we get the invitation to this event, I don’t think about the Christmas tree part – I’m remembering the homemade marshmallows!” So I was told by a client at our fourth annual pick-your-own-Christmas-tree event, where the main draw is supposed to be a Christmas tree but it’s […]
We Dreamed of a White Circa Christmas
Since our first Circa Christmas event in 2016, we’ve hoped for a white Thanksgiving to take the event experience up another notch – Jeremy’s even investigated snowmaking machines for this purpose. In 2019, we got what we wished for: At least 15 inches of snow fell at our house in Black Forest early in Thanksgiving […]
Things to Consider When You Buy and Sell Concurrently
Buying and selling a home at the same time takes careful planning. We start by listening to your situation, needs, and goals. Then, we formulate a clear strategy to help you achieve your objectives. Here are some questions we’ll discuss when we meet with you in order to help us understand your objectives. Your answers […]
That Molasses Spice Cookie Recipe You Asked For
There’s aren’t many recipe traditions at the Isaac house – I like to change up what I cook for Thanksgiving and Christmas every year. But these Molasses Spice Cookies are a tradition at the Christmas tree event we host for our clients every year, and as much as I like to change things up in […]
Bearproof Trash Cans Will Soon Be Required in West Colorado Springs
If you live on the west side of Colorado Springs and aren’t already using a bearproof trash can, take note: Starting March 1st, 2020, anyone living in most areas west of I-25 will be be required to have a bear-resistant trash can, or keep your trash can inside and wait until 5 AM to put […]
